MORTON, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
The appellant, James Lemar Miller, was convicted of assault with intent to maim by a jury sitting in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County and a sentence of five years was imposed.
In this appeal, it is contended; inter alia, that the trial judge committed reversible error "in giving sua sponte an `Allen charge' after the jury had deliberated an hour and twelve minutes." We agree.
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